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Safety Precautions upon Riding a Motorcycle

Motorcycles are cheaper and sometimes even faster to ride since anyone can zoom in and out of the traffic. But it's not exactly the safest vehicle. In Ohio, there was a man who had two major blowouts of his motorcycle's D402 tires. In 2008, he rode... Read >

FLSA: Protecting the Rights of US Workers

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulates overtime pay, minimum wage, labor standards for children, and record-keeping which affects most full-time and part-time workers employed by private sectors and federal, state, and local governments. ... Read >

Mediation Process: Resolving Dispute between Employers and Workers

Employment mediation is an alternative way to resolve a dispute between employers and workers. According to lawyers, most companies prefer the mediation process compared to a lawsuit which usually can drag for years and is considered to be expensive. ... Read >

Motor Disabilities Caused by Car Accidents

For every 14 seconds, a person is injured by car accidents in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In a recent study, researchers found that majority of traffic-related injuries resulted to parap... Read >

Brake Failure and the Tragic Death of Saylor’s Family

In August 28, 2009, Mark Saylor, a police officer from the California Highway Patrol was driving a Toyota ES 350 together with three of his family members when the gas pedal got stuck in the floor mat. After realizing that the accelerator was not worki... Read >

FAQs about Patent, Copyright and Trademark Law

1. Question: How can copyright and patent right protect unique inventions or designs? Answer: A patent will give inventors an exclusive right to use their inventions and designs for a specific period of time. However, the US Patent and Trademark Offic... Read >

Dog Bite Laws Covering Pit Bulls

Animal researchers found that 88 Americans were killed in dog bite attacks between 2006 and 2008, with 59 percent of these fatalities caused by pit bulls. The researchers also released another surprising finding: majority of fatalities involving pit bu... Read >

Arbitration: Resolving Dispute between Workers and Employers

Because court litigation is usually expensive and may drag on for years, arbitration is one of the most preferred alternative methods to resolve a dispute between employers and workers. The Process of Arbitration According to employment attorneys, a... Read >

California Worker’s Compensation and the Employer’s Responsibility in Work-related Injuries

Under California law, most private employers are required to provide their employees with worker's compensation after suffering from work-related injuries and illnesses. The claim will cover the worker's medical expenses, loss of wages, and disability. ... Read >

Liabilities of Taxi Operators and Drivers

Taxi operators and drivers have a legal obligation to provide safety for their passengers and to practice due diligence to prevent traffic accidents. Taxi Operators' Liabilities as an Employer In general, most private employers are liable for the in... Read >

Repetitive Strain Injuries Caused by Office Work

Many people think that back pain, stiff neck, and discomfort in any part of their body is a common condition that do not require any medical attention since the pain will go away after a few minutes of rest. However, this seemingly common body discomfort... Read >

Employee Privacy Rights: Avoiding Intrusive Employment Practices

Under federal law, employers and companies should respect the privacy rights of their workers and avoid using intrusive employment practices. Also, most states passed several labor laws that will protect the employees' privacy rights and their confid... Read >

Back Injuries and Car Accidents: What You Need to Know

Last year, more than 37,000 Americans died from car accidents while millions suffered from injuries, mostly from their spinal cord and head. In total, car accidents account for approximate $67.6 billion economic losses (from medical expenses and property... Read >

Proving the Effectiveness of Helmets in Motorcycle Accidents

For years, the mandatory helmet law has been criticized by some people who said that head protection for motorbike riders is not as effective as the government and safety groups have claimed. While opponents of this law recognize that helmets can reduc... Read >

Medicare and Medicaid: Health Insurance for Disabled and Poor People

Medicare Vs Medicaid Medicare is a federal health insurance that provides monthly payments to seniors, disabled people, and dialysis patients to allow them afford their medical needs and pay their hospital expenses. Beneficiaries of this federal ins... Read >